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V143 PCA

1999 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,197 mi
Last recorded143,197 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV143 PCA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 143,197 miles

vehicle is fully undersealed inc fuel and brake pipes

Pass 9 Nov 2017 142,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 141,420 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 141,135 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 139,905 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 138,248 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 136,318 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 127,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Nov 2010 121,882 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 121,882 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 117,211 miles

corrosion is starting on the underside of the vehicle

exhaust system is corroding

Fail 31 Oct 2009 117,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion is starting on the underside of the vehicle

exhaust system is corroding

Fail 5 Nov 2008 112,236 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

condensation in offside headlamp image ok

slight play nearside front link arm

slight play nearside front track rod end

Pass 5 Nov 2008 112,236 miles

condensation in offside headlamp image ok

slight play nearside front link arm

slight play nearside front track rod end

Pass 2 Nov 2007 106,944 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Return spring on handbrake cable snapped.

Fail 2 Nov 2007 106,944 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Return spring on handbrake cable snapped.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 95,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear registration plate poor condition.

Pass 19 Nov 2005 82,469 miles

exhaust middle bracket tamp. repair

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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V143 PCA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 104,323 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V143 PCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V143 PCA registered?

V143 PCA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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